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How I Made Partner: 'Remember That You Have Agency and a Voice!' Says Ashley E. Breakfield of Farella Braun + Martel

"If you wait for work or opportunities to come to you, instead of taking the initiative to go after them yourself, you'll often find yourself disappointed."
5 minute read

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How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'Actively Seek Out Leadership Opportunities,' Says Audra J. Soloway of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison

"Sometimes we need to be just a little uncomfortable, trying new things, to continue to grow as lawyers."
8 minute read

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How I Made Partner: Prioritize Business Development and Don't Burn Bridges, Says Sagar Patel of Locke Lord

"Connections with co-workers, clients, colleagues, old law school friends, and other members of the legal community are key to long term success."
4 minute read

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How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Maintain and Nurture All Your Relationships,' Says Pattie Walsh of Bird & Bird

"You need people at all levels to make it work and it's important to be respectful of all relationships. As you get higher up the career ladder, you need to do that even more."
10 minute read

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How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Trust the Journey,' Says Lisa Kathumbi of Littler Mendelson

"There's a lot of learning that can come out of each moment, each opportunity."
8 minute read

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How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'The Best Leaders I Know Are Curious Leaders,' Gabriel Yomi Dabiri of Polsinelli

"Presuming more knowledge than you have leads to poor decisions."
8 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Be True to Who You Are Rather Than Chasing the Title,' Says Pooneh Aminian of Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard

"The partnership will be more successful and enjoyable if you are working along people that you trust and get along with, rather than changing yourself to fit what you think they are looking for in a partner."
7 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'The Path to Partnership Requires Much More Than Working Hard,' Says Marisa S. West of Sidley Austin

"The most common mistake I see some attorneys making is ignoring the social aspect of our profession."
7 minute read

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How I Made Law Firm Leadership: Get Involved Early and Learn to 'See Around Corners,' Say Michelle Kelban and Michael Haas of Latham & Watkins

"You have to stay on top of trends and constantly evaluate the bigger picture in terms of the market."
11 minute read

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How I Made Partner: 'Communicate Your Career Goals to Others,' Says Genevieve G. Weiner of Sidley Austin

"Keep an open dialogue about your wants and needs—if you don't ask, you won't get!"
5 minute read

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